Beautiful stitching doesn't require expensive materials.

  • Start Here

    ✔ Begin with what you already own.

    Look for supplies:

    • Your own sewing basket

    • Friends and family

    • Garage sales

    • Charity shops

    • Thrift stores

    • Estate sales

  • DMC Embroidery Floss

    A perfect beginner thread.

    Pros

    • Easy to find

    • Affordable

    • Huge colour selection

    • Great for learning

    Variegated Threads

    Variegated threads change colour as you stitch.

    Benefits

    • Automatic colour variation

    • Adds depth and movement

    • Great for French knots

    • Creates interest without changing thread colours

    Sue Spargo Threads https://www.suespargo.com/

    Favourite sizes:

    • Size 5 Cotton

    • Size 8 Cotton

    Also available in silk.

    Excellent for:

    • Texture

    • Decorative stitching

    • Rich colour variation

    WonderFil Eleganza Pearl Cotton https://www.wonderfil.ca/

    Favourite size:

    • Size 8

    Why I love it:

    • Egyptian cotton

    • Very smooth

    • Glides through fabric

    • Less knotting

    • Easy to stitch with

    Wool

    Fine wool (often sold as sock yarn) can create:

    • Flowers

    • Petals

    • Raised texture

    • Dimensional details

    Many are available in beautiful variegated colours.

    Budget-Friendly Embroidery Floss

    Lower-cost embroidery floss can still create beautiful results. I’ve used KCS-Big Skeins on Amazon.

    • Affordable

    • Soft texture

    • Available in many colours

    • Great for experimenting

    Things to know:

    • May knot more frequently

    • May not glide as smoothly as premium brands

    Crochet Cotton

    Excellent for:

    • Bold stitched accents

    • Thick decorative stitches

    • Couching

    Try this:

    Whenever you dye fabric, toss some crochet cotton into the dye bath too.

    You'll create custom-coloured threads that perfectly coordinate with your fabric stash.

    Sashiko Thread (available online and at many quilting stores).

    Sashiko thread is:

    • Thicker than embroidery floss

    • Strong

    • Highly visible

    • Perfect for bold stitch marks and decorative line work

    Remember

    You don't need every type of thread to create beautiful work.

    Start where you are.

    Experiment with what you have.

    As you stitch more, you'll naturally discover the fibres, textures, and colours that feel most like you.

    Creative Tip: Keep a small sample card of each thread you try. Stitch a few lines, knots, or decorative stitches and label the thread name. Over time you'll build your own personal reference library, making it easy to choose the perfect thread for future projects.

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